Everton’s relegation battle has intensified after an independent panel confirmed the 10-point deduction for breaching profitability and sustainability rules. The club, which now finds itself in the relegation zone, posted financial losses exceeding the Premier League’s permitted threshold of £105 million over a three-year period.
Introspecting the decision
Carragher took to social media to express his views, highlighting the apparent disparity between the severity of Everton’s punishment and the consequences faced by the big six clubs during the ESL saga. In 2021, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham faced fines totaling just £22 million for their involvement in the attempted ESL breakaway. Furthermore, the points deductions for these clubs were suspended, applicable only if they attempted a similar venture in the future.
“The 10-point deduction for Everton is excessive & not right, considering they have been working with the PL about this for the last couple of years. Would it have been better to be evasive & try & drag it out like other clubs?” Carragher questioned.
He continued by suggesting that pressure from relegated clubs might have influenced the Premier League’s decision to penalize Everton more severely. Carragher emphasized the inconsistency in dealing with clubs attempting to leave the league, citing the lack of sanctions when six clubs aimed to form the ESL.
“Until other clubs are sanctioned Everton will feel they are being used to show there is no need for an independent regulator, and they are right,” Carragher concluded.
Everton’s Conclusion
Everton has already confirmed its intention to appeal the decision, describing the punishment as “disproportionate and unjust.” The club asserts that it has been transparent in providing information to the Premier League and contests the allegation of failing to act in the utmost good faith.”The Club does not recognize the finding that it failed to act with the utmost good faith and it does not understand this to have been an allegation made by the Premier League during the course of proceedings,” Everton stated in a released statement.
The appeal process is set to commence, with Everton hoping for a more favorable outcome in their bid to secure top-flight status and financial stability.
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